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Treatment options for fractured, broken, or chipped teeth
Breakage that occurs to the natural tooth can be devastating to the smile as a whole. Broken, chipped, or fractured teeth will need immediate care to reduce the potential for further damage and keep the smile functioning at its best. In some situations, restoring the tooth will avoid the need for permanent extraction. Dr. Karen Ho and her team at Dentistry on Parkdale in Hamilton, Ontario, work routinely with patients who need smile repairs and are concerned about the health of their smile after damage has occurred. For most of these patients, porcelain dental crowns are a wonderful, reliable solution!
What is a porcelain dental crown, and how does it protect a broken tooth?
With porcelain dental crowns, Dr. Karen Ho and her team at Dentistry on Parkdale can address issues that impact the health and function of the natural tooth. These “caps” are fabricated to be bonded over a broken tooth to provide an extra layer of protection against further damage and keep bacteria from entering the dental pulp and causing an infection. Dental crowns are custom-made for the patient with proper care and attention to detail, designed to match the color, size, and shape of one’s tooth for seamless repair.
Am I a good candidate for a dental crown?
Dental crowns are excellent for many reasons. Not only can they cover a broken tooth, but they can be placed over a dental implant to replace a single tooth or bond to false teeth called pontics to create dental bridges–another restoration used primarily for tooth replacement. During a consultation with our team, we can help you decide if a dental crown is the best solution for your unique situation.
Work with our professional team at Dentistry on Parkdale today!
Hamilton, Ontario, area patients who need treatment for a tooth fracture, break, or chip will need to work with an experienced dentist who can restore the smile and protect the natural tooth from future damage.
Call 905-547-4940 to request an appointment at our office, open to patients in and around the local community.
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Dr. Karen Ho is a trusted dentist serving patients of all ages in Hamilton, Ontario. Having studied at prestigious institutes such as McMaster University and University of Toronto and trained at Hartford Hospital (General Practice Residency), she opened her private practice in 2003.
Dr. Ho is committed to lifelong learning as she believes that she can serve her community better by constantly updating herself. She is affiliated with many professional organisations like the Academy of General Dentistry, Institute for Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry, The Dawson Academy Study Club, Niagara Peninsula Dental Diagnostic Study Club, Hamilton Chapter of the Seattle Study Club (Founding Member), and Boston and Tufts Universities.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
the Institute for Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry
the Dawson Academy Study Club
Ontario Dental Association
Canadian Dental Association